Joan Biskupic
Joan Biskupic is an accomplished legal analyst and journalist, widely recognized for her in-depth coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices. As a longtime reporter for CNN, she has gained expertise in reporting on pivotal legal issues and judicial decisions. Biskupic's work often provides insights into the complexities of legal interpretations and the implications of Supreme Court rulings on American law and society. She is the author of several books, including biographies of Supreme Court justices, and is known for her ability to distill complex legal topics for a general audience.
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CNN’s chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic explains how Chief Justice John Roberts explained the decision in court.
Trump has always loved tariffs
United States· 2026-02-21
CNN’s chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic explains how Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, explained the decision in court.
Warren says Trump should ‘refund’ taxpayers for impact of tariffsUnited States· 2026-02-21
CNN’s chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic explains how Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, explained the decision in court.
Melania Trump donates second inaugural gown to SmithsonianUnited States· 2026-02-21CNN’s chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic explains how Chief Justice John Roberts explained the decision in court.
In the room when Chief Justice Roberts read Trump’s tariffs decisionUnited States· 2026-02-21Joan Biskupic provided analysis after the Supreme Court heard arguments on obstruction law.
Epstein survivor on DOJ file release: ‘Most saddening, deeply upsetting, heartbroken day’United States· 2026-01-31
Joan Biskupic provides analysis after the Supreme Court hears arguments.
‘Whitewashing history:’ critics slam removal of slavery exhibitUnited States· 2026-01-24
Joan Biskupic provided analysis after the Supreme Court heard arguments on obstruction law.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Trump’s address to the nation: “Like a used car salesman in front of the American people”United States· 2025-12-18
Analyst weighs in after Supreme Court hears arguments on obstruction law used against January 6 rioters.
Video: Trump doubles down on his criticism of slain director Rob ReinerUnited States· 2025-12-16
CNN's Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic explains the significance of Trump's tariffs case.
Gov. Shapiro: ‘JD Vance is a total phony’United States· 2025-11-08
Joan Biskupic wrote a biography of John Roberts, describing him as having emerged from Harvard with a 'flawless veneer'.
The umpire who picked a side: John Roberts and the death of rule of law in America | US supreme court
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21
CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic contributed to this report.
Supreme Court tees up Louisiana redistricting case that could undercut Voting Rights ActUnited States· 2025-08-02
Joan Biskupic is a CNN journalist who has written about Trump’s use of a court decision as a blank check for his actions.
Trump doesn’t have to grab power; Republicans are giving it to himUnited States· 2025-06-28
Joan Biskupic weighs in after the Supreme Court hears arguments on obstruction law.
Watch: CNN investigates Israel’s strikes on key Iranian officials — and their civilian tollUnited States· 2025-06-20CNN’s Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic contributed to this report.
The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a yearUnited States· 2025-06-07
CNN’s Joan Biskupic writes about the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's executive order.
Immigration in the US, explained in charts and mapsUnited States· 2025-05-15
SCOTUS analyst says ‘justices were struggling' in first Supreme Court test amid Trump's widespread firings.
Video: Joan Biskupic says ‘justices were struggling’ in first Supreme Court test amid Trump’s widespread firingsUnited States· 2025-02-22
